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HYDROPHILIC Antonyms

There are 4 antonyms of the word hydrophilic. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For HYDROPHILIC

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hydrophobic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water

adjective satellite

• abnormally afraid of water

nonabsorbent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not capable of absorbing or soaking up (liquids)

oleophobic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking affinity for oils

water-repellent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• hindering the penetration of water

Alternatives for HYDROPHOBIC

Alternatives for NONABSORBENT

Alternatives for WATER-REPELLENT

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